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Respiratory Therapist - New Grad Night
Company : Select Medical
Location : Phoenix, AZ, 85013
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 13 January 2026
Overview
Position: New Grad Respiratory Therapist (RT)
Location: Phoenix, Arizona, located inside St.Joe's/Dignity on the 3rd floor of the main building
Schedule: Full-time 12 hour night shiftCompensation: $32.69 per hour
Sign-on bonus: $10,000
As a new grad RT you will receive 12 weeks of specialized precepting on day shift then you will shift to nights.
Our hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Respiratory Therapists (RT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.
We support your career growth and personal well-being:
- Start Strong: Extensive Respiratory Therapist (RT) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
- Advance Your Career: Tuition reimbursement, and continuing education.
- Elevate Your Skills: Clinical ladder program.
- Ease the Burden: Student debt benefit program.
- Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO for full-time team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings for full-time team members
- Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full-time team members
- Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Evaluating patients and recommending an appropriate treatment plan.
- Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.
- Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
- Promoting continuous quality improvement.
- Teaching and counseling patients/families.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements:
- Must possess "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent.
- Proof of graduation required: college transcript/diploma (preferred) or high school transcript/diploma or GED.
- Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
- Current state licensure is required.
- ACLS is required within 6 months of hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift, PRN staff must have ACLS upon hire).
Preferred qualifications:
- One (1) year of related experience is preferred.
Additional Data
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Frequently asked questions
For new grad respiratory therapists in Phoenix, an active CRT or RRT credential from NBRC is required, along with state licensure and BLS certification by your start date. Additionally, obtaining ACLS within six months is critical to meet Arizona’s healthcare standards and ensure readiness for complex patient care.
Working a full-time 12-hour night shift at Select Medical means managing critical and complex respiratory care during off-hours, requiring strong focus and adaptability. New grads receive comprehensive day-shift precepting first, which builds confidence before transitioning to the demanding overnight responsibilities.
Select Medical supports career progression with tuition reimbursement, a clinical ladder program, and continuing education opportunities. New grads benefit from structured orientation and ongoing mentorship, enabling growth from entry-level RT roles toward specialized or managerial positions within the respiratory therapy field.
Select Medical offers a unique 12-week specialized precepting program on day shift, ensuring new grad respiratory therapists gain hands-on experience before night shift transition. This tailored onboarding, combined with comprehensive benefits and educational support, fosters a nurturing environment for skill development.
Yes, Select Medical offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus for new grad respiratory therapists joining the night shift in Phoenix, which is a significant incentive compared to typical entry-level respiratory therapy positions, reflecting their commitment to attracting fresh talent to critical care settings.
Phoenix shows a steady demand for respiratory therapists, with hospitals like Select Medical actively recruiting new grads for night shifts due to ongoing critical care needs. Competition is moderate, but those with active credentials and willingness to work nights have a clear advantage.
New grad respiratory therapists in Phoenix typically earn between $30 and $35 per hour. Select Medical’s offer of $32.69 hourly aligns well with market rates, enhanced by the $10,000 sign-on bonus, making it a financially attractive option for recent graduates.
Night shifts can pose challenges such as altered sleep patterns and managing acute patient care with reduced staffing. However, Select Medical’s extended precepting helps new grads build resilience and clinical confidence, easing the transition into overnight critical respiratory therapy roles.